Sermons on Delay:

New Year's Commitment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2005

New Year’s Commitment

A. NEW YEAR’S COMMITMENT 1. The greatest challenge of the new year . . . new beginning. A new year gives us an opportunity to start over. A new job means a challenge to do better than the last job. They don’t know your past weaknesses, and failures. a. A new year is a chance to live better than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 1 – What On Earth Am I Here For?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“It’s not about you.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT KNOWING YOUR PURPOSE 1. Without knowing your purpose, life will seem tiresome. “The sun still rises and it still goes down . . . the wind blows . . . round and round and back again. Every river flows into the sea . . .[then] the water returns to where the rivers began, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 4: You Were Created To Become Like Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“God’s ultimate good for your life on earth is not comfort, but character development. He wants you to grow up spiritually and become like Christ.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “Your attitude shall be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5). Review: - Week one: You are here for God’s purpose. - Week two: You were planned for God’s pleasure: worship. - Week three: You were formed for God’s family. Your work: - Continue to work out your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Up Against Jericho

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 25, 2005

When you face your Jericho, remember Who is in charge, maintain your relationship with Him, be prepared for surprises, and be strong and courageous.

Up Against Jericho Josh. 5:13-15 INTRO.: This story is the beginning of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. You remember meeting Joshua in the 13th chapter of Numbers when he was among the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land and one of only two who came back with a positive report. He was Moses’ aide ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 6: The Coming Cultural Earthquake

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2006

Don’t reject God who has spoken to us in the Word. Those who rejected God in the past did not escape His punishment, and you also will not escape if you do not listen and obey. God’s message is like an earthquake, because He promised, “Next time, I will

Hebrews 12:15-18 Don’t reject God who has spoken to us in the Word. Those who rejected God in the past did not escape His punishment, and you also will not escape if you do not listen and obey. God’s message is like an earthquake, because He promised, “Next time, I will shake not only the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need An Emmaus Road Expereince

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Mar 17, 2007

Lesson learned walking down Emmaus Road

WHY WE NEED AN EMMAUS ROAD EXPERIENCE Luke 24:13-35 Intro: The Emmaus Road. Not much is told in the Bible about this route of travel. We know it was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem or about seven miles. The town of Emmaus actually got its name from the hot springs that was there. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hey, Don't Blame Me

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 19, 2007

Aaron was guilt of Blame-Shifting. He was an accesory to the Sinai sin by aiding and abetting it. It’s an age old problem found elsewhere in the Bible. Learn to spot blame-shifters and recognize it within yourself.

I. AARON SAID, DON’T BLAME ME! A. Aaron Blamed … 1. People for their Depravity (v. 22) 2. Moses for his Delay (v. 23) 3. Furnace for its Delivery Of A Calf (v. 24) a. reminds me of when we were kids b. mysterious creature named “I don’t know” always got blamed for our mischief c. mom and dad ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Lesson 1: Learned From Parables

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 20, 2007

Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things Jesus Did Coming To Earth!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 23, 2006

Five important things the Lord Jesus did when He came to earth. Each one important to our salvation, walk and life with the Lord.

FIVE THINGS JESUS DID COMING TO EARTH! (Mat 20:28 KJV) Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. I. To minister, not be ministered unto. A. Everywhere He went He was doing good. (Mat 4:23 KJV) And Jesus went about all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Back The U-Haul Up To The Door Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2005

Obedience to God’s word puts the blessings of faith into action.

Back the U-Haul Upto the Door Text: Gen. 12:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 12:1-4 2. During an especially trying time in the work of the China Inland Mission, Hudson Taylor wrote to his wife, "We have twenty-five cents--and all the promises of God! 3. Over the next several weeks we are going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Traditions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

Those passing on traditions, "handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next."

INTRODUCTION 1. Those passing on traditions, handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next. 2. Those receiving traditions, an inherited pattern or thought or action. 3. The Bible teaches that traditions are both good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Told By Jesus Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Why a Bible by Jesus?

A. THE BIBLE BY JESUS IS A PARAPHRASE 1. The Bible was originally written in Hebrew (Old Testament) Greek (New Testament) and Chaldean (verses in Daniel). 2. The Holy Spirit guided the writers of Scripture. “You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32, Colossians 3:10, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Fear No Evil Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Why death shadows scare me

A. WHAT DOES PSALM 23 TEACH US ABOUT OPPOSITION? 1. The existence of evil. 2. Evil is in conflict with you. 3. You should not let evil scare you. 4. You can overcome evil. 5. The shepherd is your deliverer. 6. Deliverance comes by relationship to the shepherd. B. WHAT ARE WE NOT TO FEAR? 1. Not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Advantages Of Small Strength Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 26, 2017

Are you small? Are you weak? If so, you are in VERY good company, and God will set before you a door that no one can shut.

To the angel of the church of Philadelphia write: These things says the Holy, the True, the one having the key of David, the one who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens I know your works. Look, I have given before you an open door, and no one has the power to shut it, because you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: *other

Lesson 33: A Giant Praise Ralley

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2012

There is value in the volume of prayer.

Series: Getting the Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 33: A Giant Praise Rally April 22, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: DEUTERONOMY 27:4-26 1. Moses told Israel to have a giant praise rally when they got into the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:31-35

Denomination: Baptist